Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label health. Show all posts
Sunday, 26 February 2017
Sunday, 15 January 2017
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Keto Diet: What is it?
The keto diet
short for ketogenic diet is a very low-carb,
high-fat diet that shares many similarities with the Atkins and other
low-carb diets. It involves drastically reducing carbohydrate intake, and
replacing it with fat. The reduction in carbs puts your body into a metabolic
state called ketosis.
Ketosis is
a metabolic process that occurs when the body does not have enough glucose for
energy.
So what sort
of food can you eat on a keto diet? Well .........
Basically
lots of fat and protein but good fat. To find out which fats are good and which
are classed as bad see http://junesecrets.blogspot.co.uk/2016/07/does-eating-fat-make-you-fat.html
Saturday, 7 January 2017
Keto Diet: Lets put it to the test
So it's a new
year and my new year's resolution is new healthier me which means I'm going to
enjoy myself more, worry less and yes reduce my waistline by several inches. So
been hearing a hit the Keto Diet and decided to try it.
What is Keto
Diet? Well it is basically a low carb high fat and protein diet. Recently
scientists have discovered that cutting out fat from out diet is actually
making us fatter not thinner, I bet in a few years they will find evidence to
say the opposite, but for now fat is not your enemy.
  |
| Currently weighing 79.6kg with a waistline of 37" |
I am looking
forward to this challenge especially if it helps me achieve my goal of slimming
down but I am a little weary about whether going on a high protein diet is a
wise decision in this economy. But I currently weigh 79.6kg as shown and
my waist is generous 37". For my height I should weigh below 70kg and my
waistline should be below 33" otherwise I am risk of developing high blood
pressure ( so the doctors says) ...... so desperate times call for desperate
measures.
Anyways
follow my progress and let me know your experiences with the Keto diet.
Peace Out
Your Girl
Laura
Monday, 19 September 2016
Naturegrove Organics
Naturegrove Organics takes its entry into the Nigerian market of recent and it’s already making waves among the organic products in Nigeria.
We are into the production of organic products to help us live and maintain our skin and health in the most natural way possible.
Our success is due to the quality of our product which are 100% natural and purely organic.
Even our newest addition of African shea butter whipped with coconut oils is soft creamy and it’s excellent on your skin and hair.
A trial will simply leave you astonished!
Highlight of our products:
Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut oil: Our coconut oil is made from coconut fruits and the oil is said to be much better than chemically processed moisturizer on our body and hair and even groundnut oil when consumed orally to the health.
Our Process; The Fermentation Method: This is the best method that help retains all the natural nutrient and power of coconut oil. It is the method that help preserve the antioxidant properties in coconut oil.
We hand pick matured coconuts from the local market here in Nigeria, then break the coconuts; cut into smaller pieces and blend. The number of coconuts needed is dependent of the quantity of oil we want to make. We blend the nuts until it turns into creamy whitish water, then take a sieve or cloth and separate the fibre from the milky water. The creamy whitish water is then placed in a container and left over night. By the next morning, the water would have separated and the oil settled on the bottom of the container; we carefully scoop out the top particles on the container, and we have our coconut oil.
The oil is then filter severally to get our pure unrefined and undiluted virgin cold pressed coconut oil for your use.
Uses and benefit of coconut oil: The uses are numerous and cannot be totally mentioned in this write up. It has about 101 uses to will be mentioned briefly.
Read more ...
We are into the production of organic products to help us live and maintain our skin and health in the most natural way possible.
Our success is due to the quality of our product which are 100% natural and purely organic.
Even our newest addition of African shea butter whipped with coconut oils is soft creamy and it’s excellent on your skin and hair.
A trial will simply leave you astonished!
Highlight of our products:
Virgin Cold Pressed Coconut oil: Our coconut oil is made from coconut fruits and the oil is said to be much better than chemically processed moisturizer on our body and hair and even groundnut oil when consumed orally to the health.
Our Process; The Fermentation Method: This is the best method that help retains all the natural nutrient and power of coconut oil. It is the method that help preserve the antioxidant properties in coconut oil.
We hand pick matured coconuts from the local market here in Nigeria, then break the coconuts; cut into smaller pieces and blend. The number of coconuts needed is dependent of the quantity of oil we want to make. We blend the nuts until it turns into creamy whitish water, then take a sieve or cloth and separate the fibre from the milky water. The creamy whitish water is then placed in a container and left over night. By the next morning, the water would have separated and the oil settled on the bottom of the container; we carefully scoop out the top particles on the container, and we have our coconut oil.
The oil is then filter severally to get our pure unrefined and undiluted virgin cold pressed coconut oil for your use.
Uses and benefit of coconut oil: The uses are numerous and cannot be totally mentioned in this write up. It has about 101 uses to will be mentioned briefly.
In summary 4 Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
- Contain Nutrients for Building Body Immune System-: Research has shown that coconut oil contains a type of fatty acid known as lauric which helps to build the body immune system to fight against diseases and antibodies in the body.
- Used for Cooking-: The saturated acid found in coconut oil can be easily broken down into absorbable bits; which is why most people prefer using the oil to cook than other saturated oil like the groundnut, palm and melon oil.
- Weight Loss-: Anybody trying to shade some excess weight is encouraged to take more of coconut oil. This is because the oil contains nutrient that helps to increase the body metabolism rate and to break down food faster for the body to easily absorb.
- For External Use-: Coconut oil is applied on the skin to make it look smoother and softer; it is also used to clear stretch marks.
Extensively, here are 101 uses that our coconut oil can be used for
1. Skin Moisturizer. Use coconut oil instead of your regular lotion. You will soon feel its healing and refreshing powers.
2. Face mask. Make your own mask. Mix a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of coconut oil. Apply on your face and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash your face with water afterwards.
3. Reduces wrinkles. Applying coconut oil on your wrinkles will improve the texture, soften your skin and rehydrate it.
4. Puffy eyes. Applying some coconut oil around your eyes before bed will reduce puffiness.
5. Conditioner. Put 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a container (small). Place the container into a bowl with water that is warmer than 76 degrees and the oil will soften. Apply it to wet hair and rub it well. Comb your hair to spread the oil. Leave it work for an hour then shampoo your hair and remove the oil.
6. Against dandruff. Use the oil in the same way as described for a conditioner above.
7. Prompts hair growth. If used on a daily basis coconut oil reduces breakage and strengthens the hair.
8. Protects the hair from the Sun. apply some coconut oil on your hair in the morning to protect it from the sun.
9. Detangles hair. Apply some coconut oil on a wet hair and few minutes later comb your hair.
10. Shaving cream. Coconut oil makes the hairs straight and this is especially useful for those with dry
11. Aftershave. It heals the skin from razor burn and soothes it as well.
12. Lip balm. It moistens cracked or dry lips. It also protects from sun damage.
13. Body scrub. Take a half cup of coconut oil and melt it. Mix it with 2 or 4 tablespoons of sugar (brown or white) and pour it into soap molds or muffin tins. Store it in the fridge so that it can solidify and then isolate it from the mild. Use this to scrub your body. Wash your body afterwards.
14. Exfoliates the face. Make a mixture of baking soda and coconut oil in a ratio of 1:1 and apply ion the face. This will clean your skin from dead skin cells and any dirt.
15. Exfoliates the feet. Mix coconut oil and sea salt in a ratio of 1:2 and scrub your feet’s soles with it.
16. Exfoliates the lips. Make a mixture of 2 teaspoons of sugar (white or brown) and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to soften your lips.
17. Removes makeup. Apply some coconut oil on your face. Massage it gently and then wash your face. It will remove your make up without irritating your eyes or skin.
18. Highlights cheekbones. Apply some coconut oil on your cheekbones and highlight them.
19. Lotion. Mix a cup of each beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil in a mason jar with lid and put it in a saucepan with water and boil it until they melt. Add a teaspoon of vitamin E oil after you remove the jar for the water. Stir until the oils are mixed and then pour the oils into molds. Let them dry and remove them from the molds.
20. Deodorant. Put ½ cup of each beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil in a mason jar. Put it in hot water and melt it. After it is melt add ½ cup of arrowroot powder, three tablespoons of baking soda and one teaspoon of Vitamin E oil. Pour into molds and let it cool.
21. Massage oil. Its antioxidants and moisturizing powers are great for the muscles.
22. Softens the elbows .Rub some oil on your dry or cracked elbows.
23. For cracked heels. Regular use of coconut oil prevents cracked heels.
24. Treatment for nails and cuticles. Rub some oil on your cuticles every night prior to going to bed.
25. Reduces stretch marks. Regular use of this oil can reduce stretch marks.
26. Clean your mascara brush. Soak your brush in coconut oil and clean it.
27. Eyelash enhancer. Apply some coconut oil and enhance your eyelashes.
28. Removes wax from the skin.
29. Lubricant. Use it as a lubricant but be careful not to use it with condoms.
30. Reduces varicose veins. Coconut oil reduces varicose veins.
31. Reduces cellulite. Apply this oil on the problematic area and you will notice improvements.
32. Bath oil. Heat one cup of coconut oil and remove it from the heat 2 minutes later. Add 15 drops of some essential oil. Stir it well and pour into molds. When it cools put one mold in the water and allow it to dissolve.
33. Tattoo moisturizer. Apply some coconut oil on your tattoo.
34. Cooking oil. This oil withstands higher temperature compared to every other oil.
35. Grease pans.
36. Coffee or tea creamer. You need to blend 2 cups of hot coffee, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
37. Sweetener. Use this oil as a replacement for sugar.
38. Butter replacement. Coconut oil is the healthier alternative.
39. Smoothies. Blend together 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ cup strawberries, 1 tablespoon of powdered cocoa, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin, ¼ coconut oil and 2 cups of coconut milk.
40. Salad dressing.
41. Mayonnaise. Mix four egg yolks, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, one teaspoon of mustard and 2/3 cup of olive oil and 2/3 cup of coconut oil. 42. Prevents freezer burn.
43. Preserves eggs. Coat the eggshell with coconut oil to preserve the eggs. 44. Popcorn topping. 45. Removes greasy food from dishes.
46. Fights inflammation. It has capric acid and lauric acid and they reduce inflammation. 47. Heals wounds and cuts.
48. Promotes weight loss.
49. Controls the appetite. A spoonful of coconut oil prior every meal will reduce your appetite. 50. Freshens the breath. It has antibacterial properties that kill mouth bacteria responsible for bad breath. 51. Aromatherapy
52. Increases energy. It has medium-chain triglycerides which provide your body with energy. 53. Improves the immune system.
54. Improves blood circulation.
55. Supports the thyroid function.
56. Relieves constipation.
57. Improves the bones’ health.
58. Combats arthritis. Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties. 59. As a treatment for yeast and fungal infections.
60. As a treatment for haemorrhoids.
61. As a treatment for Athlete’s foot.
62. As a treatment for toenail fungus.
63. Reduces the cholesterol levels.
64. Prevents cold sores.
65. Soothes sore throat pain.
66. Treats cough.
67. Repels insects.
68. Helps with bug bites.
69 Soothes the swelling and pain of a bee sting.
70. Soothes sunburn
71. Relieves eczema
72. Relieves poison ivy itch.
73. Relieves chicken pox itch.
74. Offers relief from acid reflux/heartburn.
75. Soothes toothache.
76. Can be used as a toothpaste.
77. Mouthwash
78. Removes the wax from ears
79. Eliminates moles and warts.
80. Fight allergies
81. As a treatment for an ear infection
82. Prevents nose bleed.
83. Prevents the occurrence of lice.
84. As a cream for nipples.
85. Boost the nursing.
86. Prevents morning sickness
87. Prevents or reduces tears to the perineum.
88. As a moisturizer for a baby skin.
89. Prevents diaper rush.
90. As a rust remover
91. Helps to unstuck a zipper.
92. Removes gum form shoes, carpet or hair.
93. As a lubricant for kitchen appliances.
94. Polishes the furniture
95. For fixing squeaky hinges.
96. It can make your plants shiny.
97. Eliminates soap scum
98. Makes the leather shinier
99. Cleans the leather.
100. It can help you remove a ring.
101. Removes snow from shovels.
Shea butter Whipped with Coconut oil: This is our second product: Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory colored and nutty, smoky scented natural fat extracted from the seed of the African Shea tree. It is often referred to by its French name as ‘karite tree’ which originally means the tree of life. The tree got this name due to its exceptional healing properties. It’s a supreme natural moisturizer with exceptional healing properties for the skin. Unrefined Shea butter is by itself ready for direct application to the skin without any need for further processing.
Mixing it with other ingredient such as essential oils, you can make it more appealing and convenient for particular application.
Except as a superior moisturizer, she’s butter is used to treat various skin problems including: eczema, dermatitis, stretch marks, dry skin and hair, insect bites, psoriasis, acne, cracked skin, itchy skin, muscle fatigue and tension, rheumatism, arthritis, sunburns, skin allergies and rashes, scars and dark spots, skin blemishes and wrinkles.
Our Shea butter was sourced from the local market in Nigeria and whipped with our virgin cold pressed coconut oil for more efficiency and effectiveness.
Uses and benefit of Sheabutter:
These are the two products we have available in the market for now, we hope to come up with more organic products as soon as we can.
With these two product available in the market, we have been able to engage a few of Nigerian job seekers as either as a distributor or a market.
Our enlightenment programme has also reduced the reliance of some of Nigerian citizen on imported or chemically processed moisturizer. Nigerians now buy our organic product and use it either directly or as ingredient in missing their own organic body cream, hair cream or as baby diaper cream. We have also created more market for farm produce as we source our coconut and sheabutter from farmers in Nigeria.
And most importantly, our product is in line with the current policy of Nigeria government with the “buy naija grow naija’’ tag so as to improve our economy.
GET THESE PRODUCTS IN THE UK, USA OR OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES VIA www.nuerasamp.com.
THANK YOU.
BY: Akinsanya Funmilayo Ogunyinka
Founder/CEO
Naturegrove Organics
1. Skin Moisturizer. Use coconut oil instead of your regular lotion. You will soon feel its healing and refreshing powers.
2. Face mask. Make your own mask. Mix a tablespoon of honey and a tablespoon of coconut oil. Apply on your face and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash your face with water afterwards.
3. Reduces wrinkles. Applying coconut oil on your wrinkles will improve the texture, soften your skin and rehydrate it.
4. Puffy eyes. Applying some coconut oil around your eyes before bed will reduce puffiness.
5. Conditioner. Put 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a container (small). Place the container into a bowl with water that is warmer than 76 degrees and the oil will soften. Apply it to wet hair and rub it well. Comb your hair to spread the oil. Leave it work for an hour then shampoo your hair and remove the oil.
6. Against dandruff. Use the oil in the same way as described for a conditioner above.
7. Prompts hair growth. If used on a daily basis coconut oil reduces breakage and strengthens the hair.
8. Protects the hair from the Sun. apply some coconut oil on your hair in the morning to protect it from the sun.
9. Detangles hair. Apply some coconut oil on a wet hair and few minutes later comb your hair.
10. Shaving cream. Coconut oil makes the hairs straight and this is especially useful for those with dry
11. Aftershave. It heals the skin from razor burn and soothes it as well.
12. Lip balm. It moistens cracked or dry lips. It also protects from sun damage.
13. Body scrub. Take a half cup of coconut oil and melt it. Mix it with 2 or 4 tablespoons of sugar (brown or white) and pour it into soap molds or muffin tins. Store it in the fridge so that it can solidify and then isolate it from the mild. Use this to scrub your body. Wash your body afterwards.
14. Exfoliates the face. Make a mixture of baking soda and coconut oil in a ratio of 1:1 and apply ion the face. This will clean your skin from dead skin cells and any dirt.
15. Exfoliates the feet. Mix coconut oil and sea salt in a ratio of 1:2 and scrub your feet’s soles with it.
16. Exfoliates the lips. Make a mixture of 2 teaspoons of sugar (white or brown) and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to soften your lips.
17. Removes makeup. Apply some coconut oil on your face. Massage it gently and then wash your face. It will remove your make up without irritating your eyes or skin.
18. Highlights cheekbones. Apply some coconut oil on your cheekbones and highlight them.
19. Lotion. Mix a cup of each beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil in a mason jar with lid and put it in a saucepan with water and boil it until they melt. Add a teaspoon of vitamin E oil after you remove the jar for the water. Stir until the oils are mixed and then pour the oils into molds. Let them dry and remove them from the molds.
20. Deodorant. Put ½ cup of each beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil in a mason jar. Put it in hot water and melt it. After it is melt add ½ cup of arrowroot powder, three tablespoons of baking soda and one teaspoon of Vitamin E oil. Pour into molds and let it cool.
21. Massage oil. Its antioxidants and moisturizing powers are great for the muscles.
22. Softens the elbows .Rub some oil on your dry or cracked elbows.
23. For cracked heels. Regular use of coconut oil prevents cracked heels.
24. Treatment for nails and cuticles. Rub some oil on your cuticles every night prior to going to bed.
25. Reduces stretch marks. Regular use of this oil can reduce stretch marks.
26. Clean your mascara brush. Soak your brush in coconut oil and clean it.
27. Eyelash enhancer. Apply some coconut oil and enhance your eyelashes.
28. Removes wax from the skin.
29. Lubricant. Use it as a lubricant but be careful not to use it with condoms.
30. Reduces varicose veins. Coconut oil reduces varicose veins.
31. Reduces cellulite. Apply this oil on the problematic area and you will notice improvements.
32. Bath oil. Heat one cup of coconut oil and remove it from the heat 2 minutes later. Add 15 drops of some essential oil. Stir it well and pour into molds. When it cools put one mold in the water and allow it to dissolve.
33. Tattoo moisturizer. Apply some coconut oil on your tattoo.
34. Cooking oil. This oil withstands higher temperature compared to every other oil.
35. Grease pans.
36. Coffee or tea creamer. You need to blend 2 cups of hot coffee, 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
37. Sweetener. Use this oil as a replacement for sugar.
38. Butter replacement. Coconut oil is the healthier alternative.
39. Smoothies. Blend together 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ cup strawberries, 1 tablespoon of powdered cocoa, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons powdered gelatin, ¼ coconut oil and 2 cups of coconut milk.
40. Salad dressing.
41. Mayonnaise. Mix four egg yolks, 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice, one teaspoon of mustard and 2/3 cup of olive oil and 2/3 cup of coconut oil. 42. Prevents freezer burn.
43. Preserves eggs. Coat the eggshell with coconut oil to preserve the eggs. 44. Popcorn topping. 45. Removes greasy food from dishes.
46. Fights inflammation. It has capric acid and lauric acid and they reduce inflammation. 47. Heals wounds and cuts.
48. Promotes weight loss.
49. Controls the appetite. A spoonful of coconut oil prior every meal will reduce your appetite. 50. Freshens the breath. It has antibacterial properties that kill mouth bacteria responsible for bad breath. 51. Aromatherapy
52. Increases energy. It has medium-chain triglycerides which provide your body with energy. 53. Improves the immune system.
54. Improves blood circulation.
55. Supports the thyroid function.
56. Relieves constipation.
57. Improves the bones’ health.
58. Combats arthritis. Coconut oil has anti-inflammatory properties. 59. As a treatment for yeast and fungal infections.
60. As a treatment for haemorrhoids.
61. As a treatment for Athlete’s foot.
62. As a treatment for toenail fungus.
63. Reduces the cholesterol levels.
64. Prevents cold sores.
65. Soothes sore throat pain.
66. Treats cough.
67. Repels insects.
68. Helps with bug bites.
69 Soothes the swelling and pain of a bee sting.
70. Soothes sunburn
71. Relieves eczema
72. Relieves poison ivy itch.
73. Relieves chicken pox itch.
74. Offers relief from acid reflux/heartburn.
75. Soothes toothache.
76. Can be used as a toothpaste.
77. Mouthwash
78. Removes the wax from ears
79. Eliminates moles and warts.
80. Fight allergies
81. As a treatment for an ear infection
82. Prevents nose bleed.
83. Prevents the occurrence of lice.
84. As a cream for nipples.
85. Boost the nursing.
86. Prevents morning sickness
87. Prevents or reduces tears to the perineum.
88. As a moisturizer for a baby skin.
89. Prevents diaper rush.
90. As a rust remover
91. Helps to unstuck a zipper.
92. Removes gum form shoes, carpet or hair.
93. As a lubricant for kitchen appliances.
94. Polishes the furniture
95. For fixing squeaky hinges.
96. It can make your plants shiny.
97. Eliminates soap scum
98. Makes the leather shinier
99. Cleans the leather.
100. It can help you remove a ring.
101. Removes snow from shovels.
Shea butter Whipped with Coconut oil: This is our second product: Shea butter is a slightly yellowish or ivory colored and nutty, smoky scented natural fat extracted from the seed of the African Shea tree. It is often referred to by its French name as ‘karite tree’ which originally means the tree of life. The tree got this name due to its exceptional healing properties. It’s a supreme natural moisturizer with exceptional healing properties for the skin. Unrefined Shea butter is by itself ready for direct application to the skin without any need for further processing.
Mixing it with other ingredient such as essential oils, you can make it more appealing and convenient for particular application.
Except as a superior moisturizer, she’s butter is used to treat various skin problems including: eczema, dermatitis, stretch marks, dry skin and hair, insect bites, psoriasis, acne, cracked skin, itchy skin, muscle fatigue and tension, rheumatism, arthritis, sunburns, skin allergies and rashes, scars and dark spots, skin blemishes and wrinkles.
Our Shea butter was sourced from the local market in Nigeria and whipped with our virgin cold pressed coconut oil for more efficiency and effectiveness.
Uses and benefit of Sheabutter:
· Shea butter protects the skin from drying out
· Shea butter offers protection against sun exposure
· Use it as a lip balm
· For baby care
· Shea butter helps smooth out wrinkled skin
· Shea butter helps reduce or prevent stretch marks formation during pregnancy
· Shea butter can reduce skin inflammation
· Shea butter can be used as a hair softener
· It can be used as massage oil for the scalp
· Shea butter can protect your hair from UV rays and environmental pollutants
· Shea butter gives pain relief
· It can give relief from cold and sinusitis
· Shea gives relief from insect bites
These are the two products we have available in the market for now, we hope to come up with more organic products as soon as we can.
With these two product available in the market, we have been able to engage a few of Nigerian job seekers as either as a distributor or a market.
Our enlightenment programme has also reduced the reliance of some of Nigerian citizen on imported or chemically processed moisturizer. Nigerians now buy our organic product and use it either directly or as ingredient in missing their own organic body cream, hair cream or as baby diaper cream. We have also created more market for farm produce as we source our coconut and sheabutter from farmers in Nigeria.
And most importantly, our product is in line with the current policy of Nigeria government with the “buy naija grow naija’’ tag so as to improve our economy.
GET THESE PRODUCTS IN THE UK, USA OR OTHER WESTERN COUNTRIES VIA www.nuerasamp.com.
THANK YOU.
BY: Akinsanya Funmilayo Ogunyinka
Founder/CEO
Naturegrove Organics
Saturday, 10 September 2016
A Must Have For Every Woman Single, Married And Inbetween........
www.nuerasamp.com everywhere else
Sunday, 4 September 2016
Medical Tests Men Need In Their ....
20s
Sexually trandmitted disease (STD)
check including HIV, chlamydia, Testicular self exam, vaccine boost including
hepatitis A&B, meninigitis and tetanus-diphteria and acellular pertussis
(Tdap), Dental exam
30s
Cholesterol level check, Waist size
check (this is when the pregnant man syndrome starts in most men), Blood pressure check, Blood glucose check, Dental exam
40s
Eye exam, Blood pressure check, Blood
glucose check, Heart disease check, Dental exam, Waist size check
50s
Prostate cancer screening,
Colonoscopy (unpleasant but necessary), Hepatitis C vaccination status, Dental
exam
60s
Vision
test, Bone density check, Abdominal aortic aneurysm check, Dental exam, Mental agility
Health Benefits Of Avocado.
So
theres been a lot of talk about avocado. Some are evn calling it a super food
and after doing some research I am inclined to agree. Below are some of the
health benefits of avocado:
·
Aids digestion - The
nutrients and enzymes contained in it can help redude inflammation in the stomach
and the lining of the small intestine.
·
Lowers cholesterol – A compound
called betasitosterol in avocado has been found effective in lowering bad
cholesterol (LDL) and increasing good cholesterol (HDL).
·
Improves cardiovascular
health - Avocado is rich in vitamin B6
and folic acid which help regulate the homocysteine levels and thus lowering
the risk of heart disease.
·
Improves and maintains brain
health – It is one of the super brain foods that has been found to help prevent
Alzheimer’s diease
·
Prevents cancer - Recents studies carried out indicate that
regualr comsumption of avocado could reduces the risk of prostate cancer and
breast cancer.
Friday, 26 August 2016
Most cancers are not due to chance as previously thought.
A new study carried out in America has found that up to 90% of cancers are caused by modern lifestyle choices. So even more of a reason to make better lifestyle choices. See the table below for a summary of their findings.
Type of
cancer
|
% caused
naturally
|
% caused
by lifestyle
|
Colorectal
|
25
|
75 (poor
diet)
|
Skin
|
14
|
86 (overexposure
to sun)
|
Cervical
|
10
|
90 (human
papilloma virus)
|
Oesophageal
|
25
|
75
(tobacco and alcohol)
|
Liver
|
20
|
80
(hepatitis b &c, alcohol)
|
Anal
|
10
|
90 (human
papillomavirus)
|
Lung
|
14
|
86(smoking)
|
Thursday, 25 August 2016
Medical Tests Women Need In Their ......
Sexually trandmitted disease (STD)
check including HIV, chlamydia, vaccine boost including hepatitis A&B, meninigitis
and tetanus-diphteria and acellular pertussis (Tdap), Dental exam, Breast self
exam, PAP smear.
30s
Cholesterol level check, Waist size
check, Blood pressure check, Blood glucose check, Dental exam, Thyroid check.
40s
Eye exam, Blood pressure check, Blood
glucose/diabetes check, Heart disease check, Dental exam, Mammogram, Rectal
exam.
50s
Hepatitis C vaccination status,
Dental exam, Bone density test.
60s
Vision test, Bone density check,
Abdominal aortic aneurysm check, Dental exam, Vitamin D test.
Sunday, 7 August 2016
Vitamin & Minerals... What Does What???
Vitamin A
To maintain eye, teeth, hair and skin
health
Vitamin B
To maintain optimum immune function,
help the absorption of iron and for energy production
Vitamin C
To maintain strength of blood
vessels, skin elasticity, aid iron absorption and remove harmful free
radicals.
Vitamin D
To aid in the formation and maintenance
of strong bones and teeth by helping calcium absorption. It also helps maintain
heart action and nervous system
Vitamin E
To protect the body from free radicals and improve
blood circulation
Vitamin K
To maintain optimum blood clotting
functions.
Folic acid
To help in cell renewal and prevent
birth defects in pregnancy
Calcium
To maintain strong and healthy teeth,
muscle tissue and bones. It also helps regulate heartbeat, muscle action and
nerve function.
Iron
To maintain healthy blood and
increase resistance to stress and disease.
Zinc
To aid development of the reproductive
system. It also aids healing, digestion and metabolism.
Chromium
To maintain optimum glucose
metabolism and maintain energy levels.
Selenium
For protection from free radicals.
Fluoride
To stimulate bone formation and
maintain dental health and in some cases even reverse some dental problems.
Magnesium
To activate vitamins B and D, relax muscles, regulate calcium levels and aid in blood clotting.
Iodine
To activate vitamins B and D, relax muscles, regulate calcium levels and aid in blood clotting.
Iodine
To maintain optimum metabolism
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